Explore the Family Name Cola
The meaning of Cola
1. Italian (southern): from the personal name Cola, a short form of Nicola, an equivalent of Nicholas. 2. Spanish: nickname from cola ‘tail’or ‘glue’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Donato, Amelio, Dante, Domenic, Erminio, Luigi, Otello, Rino, Sal, Umberto.
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How common is the last name Cola in the United States?
The surname Cola saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Cola ranked 18,965th in terms of surname prevalence within the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to 18,354th, marking a 3.22% increase. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,330 in 2000 to 1,509 in 2010 - a significant growth of 13.46%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people rose slightly, from 0.49 to 0.51.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,965 | #18,354 | 3.22% |
| Count | 1,330 | 1,509 | 13.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.51 | 4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cola
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Cola, we once again reference data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In general, the majority of people with this surname identify as White, though there was a small decline in this group between 2000 and 2010 (from 67.59% to 65.74%). Meanwhile, the proportion identifying as Black increased from 22.11% to 23.92%. Although Hispanics represented a smaller percentage of those with the Cola surname, their presence declined by nearly 12%. The category representing two or more races saw an increase from 1.35% to 2.25%. Interestingly, there were also small introductions of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities into the mix by 2010, where there had been none recorded in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.59% | 65.74% | -2.74% |
| Black | 22.11% | 23.92% | 8.19% |
| Hispanic | 8.05% | 7.09% | -11.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.35% | 2.25% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.33% | 0% |